Builds My 1978 Nut and Bolt Frame Off Restoration

[MScruiser]

New pads from Beno. Also blasted and zinc coated the pedal springs. The wire hold downs on the the pedal assembly were coated with black rubberized coating. I took apart the blinker (i think, lol) relay box, blasted outer assembly and painted.

 

[micdon]

getting a bit ahead of you. Please say so if you don't like getting an awnser to a question you didn't ask. But I've found this very helpfull

This list was constructed by @Coolerman and I still thank him for it on a regular basis

 

[MScruiser]

Yup, Ive seen it, thanks!

Very helpful.

 

[MScruiser]

Getting some small things done on the frame:

 

[MScruiser]

Oil pan is fresh back from powdercoating

 

[MScruiser]

Headlight assemblies finished.

One of the white plastic grommets broke. I'll order a new set from @Racer65 .

 

[MScruiser]

Installed the new water pump, thermostat housing, and oil filter housing. Replaced all gaskets, which were of course, sourced from Beno.

 

[davegonz]

Very cool Andrew.

 

[Racer65]

Installed the new water pump, thermostat housing, and oil filter housing. Replaced all gaskets, which were of course, sourced from Beno.

What is that tan colored gasket?

 

[MScruiser]

What is that tan colored gasket?

Goes between the engine block and oil filter pedestal.

 

[MScruiser]

Replacing rear main oil seal

Done:

 

[MScruiser]

Removed old pilot bearing (used the bread method):

Done:

 

[Xpnsv72fj]

You are doing an amazing job!

Josh

 

[65swb45]

Both @beno and @FJ40Jim offer plugs for the air injection ports on the head. Would look cleaner.

 

[MScruiser]

Rebuilding fuel pump. Diaphragm is in perfect shape.

 

[MScruiser]

Installing oil pan and new OE gasket

 

[MScruiser]

Installed oil pan with newly plated hardware.

 

[MScruiser]

Pump is assembled and installed:

 

[MScruiser]

Can't remember where this bracket goes, or even what it is...can one of y'all help me figure out what it is and where it is supposed to go?

Maybe a bracket for some SMOG equipment?

 

[billmc]

Can't remember where this bracket goes, or even what it is...can one of y'all help me figure out what it is and where it is supposed to go?

Maybe a bracket for some SMOG equipment?

Good timing, I just finished cleaning and painting mine. It's the support bracket for the carb fan. Attaches to the fire wall on the driver's side.